JetBlue App Question

[CODs4ever]

Question for those at JB who are in the know:

Under the "aircraft types flown" section, is there any point in listing the B-737 with a zero under the "total hours flown," just so you can check the "type-rating" box? Since you can have the type with only sim time, this would be possible.

I know that JB only flies the Airbus, just curious if listing the type rating will help in any way.

 

[CatfishVT9]

Don't put it on there at all. 737 type with no time says: "I want to work for SWA". Is that the message you want to send to any other companies?

Good luck,
Catfish

 

[JayDub]

Don't put it on there at all. 737 type with no time says: "I want to work for SWA". Is that the message you want to send to any other companies?

Good luck,
Catfish

1> I currently work with tons of folks I know were in the exact same position as you, they put it on their app and they got the job. Maybe it was a fluke, but there are many people this is true of. In fact, one guy in my new hire class had a 737 type from HPA with no experience in the 737. He took a job at SWA about six or seven months after our class started.

2> I don't know what turnip truck you think our folks fell off of. In times like these, they know all too well you have to maximize your opportunities. If other carriers really worried them, don't you think they'd require more than a two year no-compete letter from furloughees?

3> I honestly don't know the answer to Cods' specific question. If you can list the type with no time in type, list it.

Respectfully,

JayDub

 

[CODs4ever]

Thanks JayDub. I think I'll leave it on there with the zero hours since the computer seems to accept it. Anyway, if I ever did interview, they would see the type on the ATP regardless. So there's no reason to hide it.

 

[jointops]

Ok,

From the interviewing perspective, we don't even look at someone who has an Airbus rating if they don't have time in the type. Ratings without time in the aircraft don't have much value at our interview process.

We've had numerous people use their WIA funds for an Airbus type and put it on the app. Dean's very specific about "no time in the type" doesn't account to much. Leave it on there, don't worry about it. But don't expect much discussion on the matter either.

Happy landings

 

[BrokenWing]

CODs

I had my 737 type (and was swimming in the SWA pool) when I interviewed with B6. I listed the type on my resume; as you say, they'll see it on your license anyway. I honestly thought that during the interview I was going to get the: "We see you have a 737 type, did you consider SWA?" I spent an enormous amount of time preparing for a question that never came up. Bottom line, keeping with the spirit of how things are done at B6, be honest and you'll be fine. Good luck.

 

[CatfishVT9]

Hmmmmm..........

Well, some interesting counterpoints.

Brokenwing, glad to see they called you. Now for the big question: did you get hired?

I still haven't broken the code on what JB is looking for. With 6900 hrs (with their conversion), 2/3rds of that PIC, 99% turbine, I thought sure I'd be called by now.

Maybe they've seen my picture..........

Catfish

 

[JetDude]

Catfish,

I'm in the same boat but with less flight time. I spoke with some JetBlue folks at a seminar, and they typically won't call until they want to put you in a class (anywhere from 2-4 months out from class start). What availability date did you give?

JD

 

[CatfishVT9]

September of 2003!!

 

[JetDude]

I don't have my notes with me, but I believe they were planning on interviewing in both May and Jul (in addition to other months before then). You could possibly be called during one of these two windows. However, I'm not a definitive source of info.

JD

 

[BrokenWing]

Hmmmmm..........

Well, some interesting counterpoints.

Brokenwing, glad to see they called you. Now for the big question: did you get hired?

Yes I did get hired and I'm happy with the decision I made (B6 vs SWA). Hang in there, you'll get the call sooner or later. The hiring picture should be a bright one for the next few years.

 

[skirt]

September of 2003!!

If your current availability date as listed on your application is "Sept. 2003" then that might be one reason you have not been called. I believe the computer automatically assumes that you are no longer interested in Jetblue if you do not keep your availability date current. There is no other way to take your application out of the system, so an "expired" availability date does it for you.

So.....if you want to be considered for an interview, you MUST keep your availability date current. I believe 1-6 months out is all that is considered for interviews, though I don't know the exact window.

In any case "Sept. 2003" won't work for you.

Skirt

 

[JetDude]

Ahhh 2003! Great observation, I saw 2003 but my brain said 2004.

JD

 

[acbarney]

If your current availability date as listed on your application is "Sept. 2003" then that might be one reason you have not been called. I believe the computer automatically assumes that you are no longer interested in Jetblue if you do not keep your availability date current. There is no other way to take your application out of the system, so an "expired" availability date does it for you.

So.....if you want to be considered for an interview, you MUST keep your availability date current. I believe 1-6 months out is all that is considered for interviews, though I don't know the exact window.

In any case "Sept. 2003" won't work for you.

Skirt

Are you SH%&*N me.

This would have been great information to have 2 1/2 years ago when I submitted my app. I never updated my availability cause I assumed (yeah I know) if todays date was past your availabilty date, then you were available.

Never did get called with 6000 hours TT, A320 type and over 500 hours in type.

Oh Well

 

[jointops]

Dean makes a point of it to tell applicants at job fairs, etc. to continually update your app. I mean monthly. If nothing else your availability date at least should be updated monthly.

Don't worry if you're not getting much flying in. We realize people are furloughed and can't manage to support their family as well as rack up 172 time.

So get back on the montly updates!

Happy landings

 

[jetblue320]

Keep Updating

Whether he made a typo here or on the jetBlue website application (Sept 2003 vs. Sept 2004) something Skirt was maybe trying to say and was not perceived is this; if you haven't at least checked or looked at your jetBlue Online Application in 6+ months it's a pretty good indicator that you are no longer interested.

Tip: keep your application current!!

Even the folks at jetBlue advocate that.


C ya

 

[CatfishVT9]

Well, I still don't get it, but I do appreciate everyone's troubleshooting inputs. I have usually updated it every month to whatever the current month is and loooked for any other errors that might be there. September 2003 was my initial available date. Dean Melonas even recognizes me at Air Inc seminars I've been to (maybe that's it).

Could it be that you have to make it the NEXT month to work?

Oh well, I'll just keep checking for a dial tone every 5 minutes.......

Thanks,
Catfish

 

[IB6 UB9]

slowly shaking my head...

Catfish said... "Could it be that you have to make it the NEXT month to work? "

I know what Skirt said is incredibly hard to follow, so let me give it a try. If you are in the month Feb 2003 and put down Feb 2003 then you are already past the date. When you update, put a specific date down, say 30 days from now, and include day, month, year. This will leave no possible doubt for the "computer" when the searches are run. If you know what day you put in, and you pass that day, you are no longer "eligible"...so get in and change the date! At least this way you know you are always eligible and available when the databases are searched.

Also remember that there are over 8000 applicants that have excellent qualifications, like you, on file, and only 60-80 interview every couple of months making it very competitve. This is not meant to be discouraging, but it is the reality. So don't get discouraged if the call hasn't come yet. Be peristent, hope this helps a little, and good luck!